Software Development Engineer Internship - Summer -2027 (USA)
Amazon
- Location
- US, WA, Seattle
- Employment
- Internship
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Intern
- Posted
- Sep 17, 2026
Skills
About this role
By applying to this position, your application will be considered for Summer 2027 internship roles. All intern roles require in-person work and are 12 weeks in duration, starting in May/June and ending in August/September. Applicants will be considered at all locations we host interns in the United States. Please note that the majority of our internships are in the Summer of 2027 and applicants will be processed based on business need; however, there may be additional openings that include the following periods: 1.Winter 2027 (Start January/February; End April/May) 2.Fall 2027 (Start August/September; End November/December) During the application process, you will be given the opportunity to select a preference or interest in other seasonal start dates. Please note that placement in a non-summer season is not guaranteed and is subject to availability. ________________________ Do you want to solve real customer problems through innovative technology? Do you enjoy working on scalable services in a collaborative team environment? Do you want to see your code directly impact millions of customers worldwide? At Amazon, we hire the best minds in technology to innovate and build on behalf of our customers. Customer obsession is part of our company DNA, which has made us one of the world's most beloved brands. Our SDE interns use modern technology to solve complex problems while seeing their work's impact first-hand. The challenges SDE interns solve at Amazon are meaningful and influence millions of customers, sellers, and products globally. We seek individuals passionate about creating new products, features, and services while managing ambiguity in an environment where development cycles are measured in weeks, not years. At Amazon, we believe in ownership at every level. As a SDE intern, you'll own the entire lifecycle of your code - from design through deployment and ongoing operations. This ownership mindset, combined with our commitment to operational excellence, ensures we deliver the highest quality solutions for our customers. We're looking for curious minds who think big and want to define tomorrow's technology. At Amazon, you'll grow into the high-impact engineer you know you can be, supported by a culture of learning and mentorship. Every day brings exciting new challenges and opportunities for personal growth. Amazon internships across all seasons are full-time positions, and interns should expect to work in office, Monday-Friday, up to 40 hours per week typically between 8am-5pm. Specific team norms around working hours will be communicated by your manager. Interns should not have conflicts such as classes or other employment during the Amazon work-day. Applicants should have a minimum of one quarter/semester/trimester remaining in their studies after their internship concludes. We will take your location preferences into consideration. Preferences are based on business availability and are not guaranteed. Applicants will be considered at all locations we host interns in the United States including but not limited to: • AZ (Phoenix, Tempe) • CA (Berkeley, Culver City, Cupertino, East Palo Alto, Hawthorne, Irvine, Los Gatos, Los Angeles, Manhattan Beach, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Pasadena, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Santa Monica, Sunnyvale) • CO (Boulder, Denver) • GA (Atlanta, Kennesaw) • IL (Chicago) • MA (Boston, Cambridge, Hudson, North Reading, Westborough) • MD (Annapolis Junction, Baltimore) • MI (Detroit) • MN (Minneapolis) • NC (Raleigh) • NJ (Jersey City, Newark) • NY (New York) • OR (Portland) • PA (Philadelphia, Pittsburgh) • TN (Nashville) • TX (Austin, Carrollton, Dallas, Irving) • VA (Arlington, Herndon) • WI (Madison) • WA (Bellevue, Redmond, Seattle) ***Locations are subject to change*** During your application, you will have the opportunity to highlight your expertise in one or more of these